Name: Whitechapel Art Gallery
Rating: 5.0

Whitechapel Art Gallery

Whitechapel Gallery, 77-82 Whitechapel High Street, London E1 7QX, UK

1-99 Years

Paid

Description

The Whitechapel Gallery is a public art gallery in Whitechapel on the north side of Whitechapel High Street, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The original building, designed by Charles Harrison Townsend, opened in 1901 as one of the first publicly funded galleries for temporary exhibitions in London.

Locally embedded and globally connected, the Gallery was founded in 1901 to enrich the cultural offer for the people of East London. It’s historic building houses nine exhibition spaces, a fully equipped auditorium, a variety of study and studio spaces, as well as a specialist bookshop and restaurant.

Prices starts from £16.50 for Standard tickets and Free for Child(Under 16s). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Exhibitions: The gallery features nine spaces with rotating exhibitions of contemporary art, photography, and installations, alongside artist commissions and historical archives.
Events: Whitechapel Gallery hosts a diverse programme of contemporary art events, including exhibitions, artist talks, film screenings, workshops, and tours. Upcoming 2026 highlights feature artists Veronica Ryan, Senga Nengudi, and Gabriel Chaile, alongside weekly, and educational activities. Key themes focus on social issues, community engagement, and supporting under-represented artists.
Groups & Tours: As a smaller gallery, we kindly ask that you book your group visit at least 2 weeks in advance. Groups over 9 people constitute a group booking.

Facilities

Parking: There are a number of external parking facilities nearby for visitors wishing to travel by car, please contact the facilities directly for more information.
Food & Drinks: If you are planning a longer visit, there are options for refuelling. You can bring your own lunch, we have two tables on the ground floor in the foyer area you are welcome to use.
Are pets allowed? Service dogs, with certification can be admitted into the exhibition.
WiFi: Free WiFi is available across the gallery.

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Standard: £16.50 / £18.15 (with 10% donation)
Under 16s: FREE
Concession: £9.50 / £10.45 (with 10% donation)
National Art Pass: £8.25 /£9.07 (with 10% donation)
Whitechapel Gallery Members: FREE

Pricing URL: https://www.whitechapelgallery.org/visit/?_gl=1*8cdr5m*_up*MQ..*_ga*NjEyMDQxNjUzLjE3NzM3NDQ3MTA.*_ga_W376J5T1QX*czE3NzM3NDQ3MDkkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzM3NDQ3MDkkajYwJGwwJGgw

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Private Events: From the stunning views offered by our Clore Creative Studio to the grandeur and drama of the Assembly Room, Whitechapel Gallery boasts an array of unique spaces to make your birthday party, dinner or wedding one to remember.
When it is not playing host to film screenings and exhibitions, the Assembly Room is transformed into a dining hall for up to 150 people, perfect for large-scale celebrations. Located in the former central reading room of the Grade-II listed Whitechapel Library, the Assembly Room retains its original Victorian features alongside contemporary touches in the exposed brickwork and polished concrete floor. The Clore Creative Studio and the Study Studio are ideal for more intimate events, including receptions of up to 60 and seated dinners.

For more information please visit here.

Monday: CLOSED.
Tuesday - Sunday: 11am-6pm.

Address: Whitechapel Gallery, 77-82 Whitechapel High Street, London E1 7QX, UK

Post Code: E1 7QX

Council: Tower Hamlets

County: Greater London

Buses: The 25, 205 and 254 stop outside the gallery. The 15, 115, 40, 42,45 and 67 buses stop outside Aldgate Station. The 35, 43,78,149, 242, 344 and 388 stop on Commercial Road. The 242 and 253 stop outside Liverpool Street Station.
Cycling: Cycling is recommended as an alternative mode of transport. The nearest docking stations for Santander Cycle Hire are at Altab Ali Park, Aldgate East, with 15 docking stations, and Braham Street, Aldgate, with 34 docking stations available.
Driving: Visitors are encouraged to use public transport where possible. There are a number of external parking facilities nearby for visitors wishing to travel by car, please contact the facilities directly for more information.
Tube & Overground: We are less than 1 minute walk from Aldgate East underground station. Alternatively, Liverpool Street and Tower Gateway stations and Shoreditch High Street or Whitechapel overground stations are approximately 15 minutes walks from the Gallery.
Parking: There are a number of external parking facilities nearby for visitors wishing to travel by car, please contact the facilities directly for more information.